Offered by Université Laval in Québec, Canada, Biostatistics (PhD) is a doctorate in Applied Mathematics & Statistics programme. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Duration: 4 years
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This PhD programme trains independent researchers in biostatistics, at the intersection of data science and the health sciences; it is described by the university as the only French-language biostatistics doctorate in North America. The credential awarded is a Philosophiæ doctor (Ph.D.). The programme comprises 90 credits, normally completed over eight full-time sessions, with an estimated full-time duration of four years, structured around coursework, a comprehensive examination, and a doctoral thesis. Instruction is delivered in French. New students are admitted in the fall, winter, and summer terms.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a master's degree in biostatistics or an equivalent qualification, or a master's in statistics, mathematics, epidemiology, or actuarial science, with a solid grounding in statistical methodology. A supervising professor must confirm acceptance in writing before an application is submitted. Applications require three letters of assessment and a motivation letter outlining career objectives and research interests. Non-francophone applicants must demonstrate French proficiency through specified test scores or completed coursework.
